Core Viewpoint - The recent crash of a Boeing 787-8 aircraft in Ahmedabad, India, has raised significant concerns regarding Boeing's safety reputation and could impact its future orders and stock performance [3][16]. Group 1: Incident Details - A Boeing 787-8 aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad Airport, carrying 242 people, including 169 Indian citizens and 53 British citizens [11][12]. - The aircraft was scheduled to fly to London and crashed approximately five minutes after takeoff, with its signal disappearing at an altitude of 625 feet (about 190 meters) [8][6]. - Eyewitness accounts and social media footage indicate that the aircraft's landing gear was still deployed during its descent, leading to a crash in a residential area [2]. Group 2: Impact on Boeing - Following the crash, Boeing's stock price fell by over 8% in pre-market trading, highlighting the immediate financial repercussions of the incident [3]. - This incident marks the first total loss of a Boeing 787 aircraft due to an accident, further complicating Boeing's ongoing safety challenges [8][16]. - The crash adds to a series of safety issues for Boeing, including previous incidents involving the 737 MAX and other aircraft, which have already put the company under scrutiny [16]. Group 3: Implications for Indian Airlines - The crash poses a significant setback for Air India, which is in the midst of a strategic transformation and has a fleet that includes 34 Boeing 787 aircraft [15]. - Air India has a substantial order of 470 aircraft aimed at modernizing its fleet to meet the rising demand from India's growing middle class [15]. - The incident has led to the temporary closure of Ahmedabad Airport, affecting all flights and operations in the region [9][14].